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Zatanna looked down at the case her hand opening up the back and pulling out an older time piece.  “Optimism suits you.” Offering over the brass piece for Christian to look at it was something she was willing to gift. Testing the waters to see if he would enjoy having a pocket watch. One that could pause time could be a fun little just for him. “Well, how well do you know magic?” Zatanna questioned seeing his response would help her form a answer that wouldn’t put too much strain on him. 

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Sighing Zatanna leaned against the counter booze was a must after this encounter. Maybe she’d be a floozy and just sleep with a random guy. Crossing her arms a bit she just decided to come out with it all. “Remeber that magic parasite that I got a long time ago?” Zatanna questioned not leaving enough space to let that linger. “I left to see if I could contain it some how and I managed to find my mothers people. They happened to help me with a containment spell that managed to keep it from completely spreading.” Zatanna pinched the bridge of her nose thinking back to that. She should have listened to Rachel sooner. The only thing that hadn’t turned into an inky black back then were her eyes. Funny how now the only stain of it was the bare edges of her iris's. She didn’t think anyone would notice it she voided eye contact for long moments of time just in case. “The containment broke and it took my body over and started to prepare for-” Waving her hand she didn’t want to linger on it. “Things that I couldn’t quiet undo. I was like that for weeks I went missing too.” Zatanna mentioned shrugging her shoulder a bit. Like normal no one noticed she had went missing again. “ I managed to store enough magic to stop him, contain him, and send him somewhere. I just recently woke up from a druid’s sleep.” Zatanna said it like it wasn’t that big of a deal. She was used to people not noticing her and having to deal with things herself. She was just happy that she didn’t have to worry too much about Umbra. 

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“Not for the better.” She replied not so willing to open up with what was going on with her or what had happened. It wasn’t anyone’s problem but her own even though Jason knew where the issue had come from.

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“I just have a way with people” Zatanna reassured Christian with a soft pat on his upper arm. Which was a little bit of a stretch for her since he was taller than her. She was well on the shorter side.”I’m happy that you are happier now. I have a good feeling about the direction that you are moving in.” A high happy laugh came from Zatanna as she gave him a nod. “I will make sure to let them know.” Pausing a bit Zatanna looked down a bit he caught her she was loosing her edge but she was never too good at lying. The only time she could get away with it was when people didn’t know what to look for. ““I haven’t had the best couple of months.” Zatanna spoke honestly this time.

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Ah, a smirk. Zatanna kept her smile soft and friendly as she looked up at the man he seemed to be doing much better now. He seemed to be less trapped in his mind which she liked to see. It was always nice to see people improve without the use of magic it was one of the reasons why she was so hesitant to fling magic around. “You seem happier than the last time I saw you.” Zatanna admitted with a happy tone. She felt a little proud as she looked up at her sign. “That’s all thanks to you you really improved the shop sign. I’ve had a few women come in and ask me where my handsome handy man went and if he was for hire.” Zatanna laughed softly brightening up a bit around the edges. “I’ve been alright.” She lied lightly she didn’t want to worry the man in front of her. She just hoped that he didn’t notice the bright blue of her eyes having a dark black crescents gracing the color of her irises. It was faint but noticeable if someone was really paying attention.

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For a brief moment Zatanna recalled having the same conversation with Jason a long time ago. That stung a little bit around the edges, but here they were now having a match in stubbornness. “Jason,” She started staring at him for a long moment. She knew they were going to be standing here if she didn’t give him something. “I’ve changed just trust me on this okay?”

[mustnt-be-afraid-to-dream]

Ksenia Solo

[amazingyoungwomen]

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Sipping on her cup of coffee Zatanna looked up catching sight of a particular man that she hadn’t seen in a long while. How long had it been since he fixed her sign. Looking up at the very bottom of it before standing she couldn’t help but to approach the man. “Are you avoiding me?” Zatanna asked softly in a playful tease a soft smile playing on her lips. She knew the man was a little rough around the edges, but she was just curious to see how he was doing.

@detectivechristiansingh

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“Can’t you trust me on this, Jason?” Zatanna questioned back she wasn’t so willing to give up information. Since Umbra she wasn’t the same anymore she was.. different. It was the only thing that she could really say to herself. She had wondered if this was how people that were dipped into the pit felt, but on a more extreme level.

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Friends. She knew they were friends she had just been avoiding him so she wasn’t so overly tempted to ruin the bright happy relationship he was in. But, then again Jason didn’t piece together she had feelings for him for a long time. It wasn’t to her surprise that he might not have figured this small fact out so quickly. “We are friends Jason. The reason why I am avoiding you is because I don’t want to be tempted to ruin the happy relationship you are in.” She spoke voice seeping into a slight motherly tone. One she didn’t mean to slip into, but it was force of habit from how many times she had tempted to guide or stir Vivian correctly.

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Zatann quirked her brow right back at Jason giving a small shrug of the shoulder. Something slightly out of character for the woman.  It was a gesture that she had picked up not too long ago.Jason’s huff, however, caused her to unraise her brow. “What can I help you with Jason?” Zatanna asked in a professional manner. She wanted him out of her shop before she was tempted into doing something that could make things worse. Although, Umbra was gone from her there were still a few dark flares left inside her being. A darkness she wasn’t aware she had until Umbra shown his dark light onto the lurking darkness that she held.

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“That looks a little more trouble than it’s worth.” Zatanna mentioned a little too quitely. She wasn’t trying to be noticed but couldn’t stop the words coming from her mouth.

@mcbatterry

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“Oh, has he?” Zatanna’s brows lifted in a small manner she wasn’t sure if words about her coming from John would be a good thing. It wasn’t as bad as things could have been said. It wasn’t like she did anything too drastic. “That’s right I am the owner of Blue moon.” She gave a friendly nod and soft smile to match.

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Drinking her tea Zatanna sighed softly hearing the bell of the front door sound. It was a busy day at the shop which was a little strange even for her. It was normally steady with mostly browsers but today it was groups of people. The whole day Zatanna had been answering questions and helping each customer the best she could. However, it was always slower near closing time and as she closed her eyes to stand to go great whoever had graced her shop minutes before she could lock up- her brows knitted as a sigh came past her lips. “Oh,”

@outlawintheredhood

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Walking back to her shop Zatanna held onto her hot tea as she thought about how odd of a summer it was. The weather reminded her of early fall but it was early June. Zatanna would worry more if it was late July and it felt this cold. Sighing softly she began fishing her keys out of her pocket as she stopped next to someone on the sidewalk. “Interesting weather we are having don’t you think?”

@leoxrivera

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Waking up from a druids sleep was nothing fun. Being caked with dust was unpleasant. Coughing and sitting up Zatanna rubbed the back for her neck as she felt her joints screaming in protest. She felt fine normal even taking care of Umbra may have taken a lot out of her but she could manage it. She was fully capable of using her powers now. taking a breath through her nose she cleared her throat. Looking around her room she snapped her fingers to instantly clean the room. Having spells in place prior made life a lot easier. Zatanna swung her legs over the side of her bed getting up and avoiding things as the drifted by her.  She ignored her phone and the possible upset messages although she doubted anyone noticed. 

Quickly showering Zatanna walked out of her home and right into her small shop as if nothing happened. It was just something she had a talented for. She could bounce back and pretend nothing happened. It wasn’t like she tried to end everything magic and possibly murder every person alive. With a pleasant fixed smile she went about opening her shop proceeding with her life as if nothing happened.